The latter is a characteristic of “authentic” GMT watches, as is how the hour is put from the crown and can be re-set to a new timezone without quitting the whole watch. There are simpler dual time zone watches, which have a 24 hour hand that could be independently set, but to utilize them as a traveler’s watch — which is, to exhibit local time with the hour and minute hands, and home time together with the 24 hour — generally requires quite a little more fiddling with the crown and entails stopping the eye while re-setting the hour and minute hands, thereby requiring the user to also re-set to some time standard.The yearly calendar is the next complication found in the Sky-Dweller, and is also relatively straightforward. Most notably, February is the oddest man out, and depending on whether it’s a Leap Year, may be either 28 or 29 days in length (29 in a Leap Year). A perpetual calendar watch automatically jumps to the first on the correct day at the end of the month, whatever the month (so, for instance, on February 28th at a non-Leap Year, also on February 29th at a Leap Year, the date will, in midnight, advance to March 1st). Thus, a perpetual calendar never wants to have the date adjusted manually. Therefore, an annual calendar ought to have the date re-set once a year. Needless to say, a typical calendar watch has to have the date advanced manually five times a year — once for each 30 day month, and after at the conclusion of February.The yearly calendar has some significant advantages over the endless, although some of them have been eroded in the past couple of decades by advances in perpetual calendar design.

The first thing you do when you take possession of a Sky-Dweller is set the date and time. In a watch with an annual calendar and dual time zone display, this would generally involve utilizing some combination of their crown, and the event pushers. The Ring Control Bezel is an alternative which permits all signs to be set with a crown which has just one setting position; even though the mechanism is quite complex (over sixty other parts) and requires a short getting-acquainted period, it’s extremely user friendly in practice.To set the moment, you first unscrew the crown and then pull it out to the setting position. You then turn the bezel all of the way to the left, as much as it will go (about 8:30 on the dial). This stops the second hand and engages hand setting; you can then place the moment. In this position the hour hand and the 24 hour ring have been retained synchronized.Once you have set local and home time, it is possible to alter local time by unscrewing the crown and placing the bezel in its next position, by turning it to approximately 9:30. This engages the crown with the setting mechanism to the hour alone, which could now be put forwards or backwards in 1 hour increments (the date will probably change at midnight too, either forwards or backwards as required). Turn the bezel to the first setting position (about 9:30 on the dial) and you can place the month and date. There is no separate quickset for the month, which means that you basically just keep turning the crown until the red indicator for the month will be in the correct window (it will change automatically from the 30th to the 1st, in 30 months) along with the proper date is shown.

The date can be read by checking the windows above the hour markers; since there are 12 weeks in a year, you can easily tell what month it is from the position of the red month marker. From the watch envisioned, the 12th month — December — is indicated by the place of the reddish month mark at 12:00. Reading off home time is simple as well; it’s show by the rotating 24 hour ring that sits in the reduced 2/3 of the dial (the horn in 12:00 indicates that the hour). This has the benefit of showing whether it’s AM or PM at home. The yearly calendar is connected to local time, which can be shown by the hour hand, so the date shown (assuming you have set the time correctly forwards or backward to your new time zone) will be right for your local time zone.The overall fit and finish of the dial and case, by the way, is extremely good; even under magnification the dial markers, hands and numbers are crisply defined, together with irreproachable focus on detail. Rolex’s case and dial function is as uniformly excellent throughout its product lines as anything at the industry and what’s just as important, this excellence is constant from watch to watch, and contributes greatly to the favorable feeling Rolex watches normally appear to make. I am always struck with this whenever I manage one for review — even with Rolex models I would not always wear on a daily basis myself, for reasons of taste or practicality or price, the overall sense of outstanding build quality one has is extremely high, in the humblest Oyster Perpetual to the many opulent Day-Date. One of the most essential methods by which any luxury brand can keep faith with its clients is in paying as much attention to the specifics in its cheapest goods as in its most expensive, and Rolex is among the very few watch businesses I have written about over time, for which it has always seemed to be true.

However, I really don’t think the point of this Sky-Dweller would be to be the easiest answer to a specific need. The Sky-Dweller reminds me very much of another complicated Rolex: the Yachtmaster II Regatta Timer (which we went hands-on with last year). Like the Yachtmaster II, the Sky-Dweller fills a very particular niche by filling a practical need with almost hyperbolic sophistication on every level imaginable, both automatically, and by a materials and design perspective; and like the Yachtmaster II, it’s a very particular spin on a very special complication.I think that is what makes the two watches work, and what makes them both so appealing in regular usage. They both have a fairly extroverted layout, together with a fairly idiosyncratic take on a drawback with rather particular appeal (the regatta timer on the one hand, the mixture of an yearly calendar along with two time zones on another). What they are, nevertheless — and that which I likely wouldn’t have heard about the Sky-Dweller without wearing it and playing with it for a week — is a tremendous quantity of fun, and in a manner that cuts to the center of the allure of mechanical watches at its most basic level. The lavishness of their externals, in combination with the elaborate complexity of their mechanics relative to the practical problems they address, are essential to creating them what they’re; after all, to a fantastic extent, finding pleasure in mechanics for their sake is a big part of what having fun with horology is all about. As George Daniels place it in another context, “the fact that the mechanism is rather unnecessary only adds to its charm.”

But I really don’t think the point of the Sky-Dweller would be to be the easiest answer to a particular need. Like the Yachtmaster II, the Sky-Dweller matches a very special market by filling a sensible need with virtually hyperbolic elegance on every level imaginable, both automatically, and by a materials and layout perspective; and like the Yachtmaster II, it’s a very special take on a very special complication.I think that is what makes the two watches operate, and what makes them both so appealing in regular use. They both have a fairly extroverted layout, combined with a fairly idiosyncratic take on a drawback with rather particular appeal (the regatta timer on the 1 hand, the mixture of an yearly calendar along with two time zones around another). What they both are, nevertheless — and what I probably would not have discovered about the Sky-Dweller without consuming it and playing with it for a week — would be an enormous amount of fun, and also in a way that cuts into the center of the allure of mechanical watches at its most basic level. The lavishness of the externals, in combination with the elaborate complexity of their mechanisms relative to the technical issues they address, are essential to making them what they are; after all, to a great extent, discovering pleasure in mechanics for their sake is a big part of what’s fun with horology is all about. As George Daniels place it in another context, “the fact that the mechanism is quite unnecessary only adds to its charm.”

The reality is that when the watch is set up, you’re just not going to have to touch the Ring Control Bezel that often, which given how enjoyable it’s to use is practically a shame. You will need to bear in mind that place two is for resetting the local time when you fly and you will also need to keep in mind that position 1 is for setting the date once you get to the end of February, but that is once a year. And, obviously, the only time you’ll work with place 3 is if for some reason you haven’t worn the watch for more than 72 hours and you will need to re-set the moment. You probably won’t have to do that very often, either, at least not if your Sky-Dweller performs such as mine — over a week and a half it obtained possibly half a second a day, if that.Interestingly sufficient, there aren’t many annual calendar watches with GMT complications on the market, which is not surprising given the fact that the yearly calendar is itself a somewhat infrequent complication (there are in fact considerably fewer annual than perpetual calendars in the marketplace in any given year). With a white gold bezel and steel case and bracelet, the Sky-Dweller is $14,400; a rival watch from Blancpain is the Villeret Annual Calendar GMT (our Hands On is correct here) that in steel and onto a steel bracelet is $23,700. The Sky-Dweller, of both, is the larger watch (the Blancpain is 11.04millimeter x 40mm) and certainly the more outgoing of both and if you enjoy interacting with a system that revels in its machine-ness, the Sky-Dweller’s your infant.

Details

Basic Info

Brand

Rolex

Model

Sky-Dweller

Ref. No.

326933

Chrono24-ID

4rdvh6

Code

10-10-ROL-UF0CM6

Movement

Automatic

Case material

Steel

Bracelet material

Gold/Steel

Year

2010

Condition

1 (mint)

Gender

Men’s watch/Unisex

Location

United States of America, Georgia, Atlanta

Price

$17,150

Availability

Ready to ship in 3-5 days

Caliber

Movement

Automatic

Movement/Caliber

9001

Power reserve

72 h

Case

Case material

Steel

Case diameter

42 mm

Material bezel

Yellow gold

Glass

Sapphire Glass

Dial

Silver

Bracelet/strap

Bracelet material

Gold/Steel

Bracelet color

Gold/Steel

Bracelet length

191 mm

Functions

Date

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Description

This Rolex Sky Dweller Leather Strap Price Replica Orologi326933 18k Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel Bracelet (wrist size: 7.50 inches) 18k Yellow Gold Bezel (case size: 42.00 mm) Silver Dial men watch is in Mint condition. The watch has a(n) Automatic movement. The crystal is Sapphire. Additional Notes: This timepiece is in mint condition with no visible signs of wear or use. Powered by Rolex’s Calibre 9001 self-winding mechanical movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Date display at the 3 o’clock position. Most importantly, this watch is located at our facility, is Crown & Caliber Certified Authentic, has undergone any necessary service, and comes backed by our 1-year warranty. Prior to shipment, the watch will undergo a final quality control check to ensure it is functioning as intended. If you have questions about this watch, give us a call at [+1] (855) 768-6468 and mention reference code: 10-10-ROL-UF0CM6

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For your security, all shipments will require a signature for delivery. The person who signs for the package must be 18 years or older. Please take this into consideration and make arrangements prior to placing your order.

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Return Policy

We understand that buying a luxury item sight-unseen can be scary. Whether you are buying that watch for yourself or as a gift, we also understand that having a watch on your wrist is different than seeing it online. It’s our hope that you’ll love your new watch, but understand that returns are sometimes unavoidable. That’s why we want to make it as easy as possible.

Though we are extremely flexible with returns, there are a few exclusions, so please read carefully:

Items that are non-returnable:

Any item listed in “Unworn” condition

Any item(s) that has been altered or is not in substantially the same condition as it was at the time of purchase. This includes blemishes, mechanical tampering, scratches, dings, or any indication that the watch has been worn by you or resized in any manner.

What is this red sticker doing on my watch?

At the time of shipping, all returnable items are affixed with a one-time use sticker, which means that watch has been put through a rigorous inspection to ensure you are getting a genuine product. If you return the watch and the one-time use sticker has been removed or altered, we cannot ensure the watch has not been tampered with. Because of this, we’ll need to put the watch back through our inspection process to ensure the next buyer is receiving a genuine product.

I removed the red sticker. Can I still return the watch?

We understand that receiving your watch can be an exciting experience and you may accidentally take the red sticker off. From your conversations with our sales specialists to the messaging in our packages, we do our best to make sure you are aware of the red sticker, but accidents happen. In the event that you have altered or removed the red sticker, don’t fret—you can still return your watch. However, due to the inspection process mentioned above, you’ll be given a refund of the final sale price minus an inspection fee of 5% up to $500.

Returning a watch is easy. Here is what you need to do:

You must initiate the return process via the Chrono24 orders panel to contact Crown & Caliber within 14 days from the date of shipment to request an RMA. We will submit your RMA via the Chrono24 orders panel.

Once we’ve issued you the RMA, Crown & Caliber will e-mail you shipping labels. Please follow the shipping instructions to ensure the package gets safely back to our facility. The item must be back to our facility within 28 days from original date of shipment. Items must include all packaging materials, documents, instruments, links, straps, buckles, tags, protective stickers, boxes, authentication papers, manuals, and accessories included in the original package.

Once the item and all included accessories are in our facility, please allow us up to 10 business days to process your refund.

Provided that you’ve met the above deadlines and the red sticker has not been tampered with, we’ll refund your money back in full!

Additional FAQs

What is the date of shipment?

The date of shipment is determined by the date UPS picks the watch up at our location. You will receive an e-mail on the date of shipment informing you of the tracking number for your package.

What is an RMA?

An RMA, or Return Merchandise Authorization, is used to help us track our orders and protect against fraudulent returns.

Why do I need to request an RMA?

We want to guide you through the return process and answer any questions you might have. We also want to eliminate the possibility of you sending back an item that is not returnable. Most importantly, we want to provide you with return labels to make your return as easy as possible.

Why does the RMA have to be requested within 14 days?

Crown & Caliber sells some watches on behalf of individuals across the world. We pay our consigners at the end of the 14-day return period, but we begin making payment arrangements well before that day. The 14-day time-frame gives us time to communicate with the consigner and let him/her know that there is a pending return.

Why does the watch need to be returned within 28 days?

Because some watches are on consignment, we have a duty to help our consigners sell their watch. The 14th day marks the end of the return period and payment to our consigners will be finalized.

What is the return policy for international buyers?

Canadian buyers will have the same return policy as domestic buyers defined above.

All other international buyers are welcome to return their purchase, but it will be the buyer’s responsibility to cover return shipping costs as well as any other customs fees or taxes that are incurred upon the return. These buyers will not be compensated for these costs. All other aspects of the return policy apply (seven days, red sticker still being intact, ect). International buyers who wish to return their purchase will still be required to request an RMA for reporting purposes.

BY USING CROWN & CALIBER’S SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT CROWN & CALIBER MAY REFUSE YOUR RETURN FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THIS RETURN POLICY.